Profile for Aztec, New Mexico, NM

Aztec is in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains, near the Colorado border.

Former and merged names include:
· Atarque de Garcia

Crime: The number of violent crimes recorded by the FBI in 2003 was 42. The number of murders and homicides was 0. The violent crime rate was 6.2 per 1,000 people.

Filming location for:
· 1955 movie, "Run For Cover"

Local festivals include:

• Fiesta Days - June 1-4, 2007
• Founder's Day - Sept. 11, 2007
• Oktoberfest - Oct. 6, 2007

Nearby parks & recreation: Navajo Lake State Park

Historic sites and museums: Aztec Ruins National Monument, Aztec Museum

Support for libraries: Local government funding for the local library system, in fiscal years 2001-2002, was below the national average. (See library links below.)

Listed places near Aztec

Cemeteries (3)

Hotels (1)

Libraries (1)

Museums (1)

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• Aztec Chamber of Commerce

16% of Aztec residents report German ancestry, and 13% report Irish. For more info on local ancestry groups, see the Aztec ancestry & family history guide.

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• San Juan County Ancestry forum
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• Ancestry.com - NM data
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• National Council on Independent Living

At the time of the 2000 census, the per capita income in Aztec was $14,750, compared with $21,587 nationally.

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15% of Aztec residents age 25 and older have a bachelor's or advanced college degree.

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Aztec festival dates:

• Fiesta Days - June 1-4, 2007
• Founder's Day - Sept. 11, 2007
• Oktoberfest - Oct. 6, 2007

Dates often change. Check with local tourism officials to be sure.

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Historic districts in Aztec include Aztec Main Street Historic District, Church Avenue - Lovers Lane Historic District ... View historic districts

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Median rent in Aztec, at the time of the 2000 Census, was $386.   Monthly homeowner costs, for people with mortgages, were $751.

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Libraries in Aztec include Aztec Library ... View libraries

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San Juan County supported George W. Bush in the 2004 presidential election. For more information, see our Aztec political report.

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The average commute time for Aztec workers is 21 minutes, compared with 26 minutes nationwide.

Hotels in Aztec include Step Back Inn.

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